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DATE NIGHT IN VININGS/SMYRNA

As the weather stays warm, there is no better way to enjoy the sunshine and support local businesses than at the Vinings Jubilee Farmers Market! Shop seasonal produce, ready-to-eat items, baked goods and more from over 30 vendors every Thursday from 2-5pm.

4300 Paces Ferry Rd. SE. viningsjubilee.com/events

Add a little competition to your next double date night with Beat the Bomb Atlanta. Step into real-life video games where you’ll don hazmat gear as you dodge lasers, crack codes and maneuver virtual mazes to win.

1483 Chattahoochee Ave. NW. beatthebomb.com/atlanta

Imbibe something new with your sweetie at Soho Atlanta. The restaurant’s expertlytrained staff is happy to walk you through their ever-changing featured wine selection and special plates. From an Italian Pinot Grigio to a German Riesling, the world is your oyster.

4300 Paces Ferry Rd. SE., #107. viningsjubilee.com/events

With school around the corner, keep the kiddos booked and busy with the Friends of Smyrna Library’s 2nd Annual Children & Young Adult’s Book Sale on August 26. Let their young minds get lost in the wide selection of fiction and nonfiction titles, from board books to teen novels.

100 Village Green Cir. foslga.org

A date night classic, catch a concert with your cutie at the Coca-Cola Roxy inside Battery Atlanta. Artists like T-Pain, Jordan Davis, Sylvan Esso and the Dirty Heads will take the stage from July through September. From Antico to Superica, don’t forget to grab a bite before heading inside!

800 Battery Ave. SE. batteryatl.com

Join the city of Smyrna’s Parks and Recreation and merchants of the Smyrna Market Village at the Smyrna Handmade Market. Every Sunday browse a selection of unique handcrafted jewelry, home decor, produce and more. The outdoor market is dog-friendly and features a variety of food vendors like Peri Peri and Atkins Park, perfect for when cravings call.

1265 W. Spring St. instagram.com/smyrna handmademarket my